Gatun
Colon
Popular places to visit
Fort San Lorenzo
You can learn about the history of Colon with a stop at Fort San Lorenzo. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Colon 2000
During your visit to Colon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Colon 2000. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Colon Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Colon Free Zone.
Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Explore the great outdoors at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, a lovely green space in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Panama Rainforest Discovery Center
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Panama Rainforest Discovery Center in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Galeta Island Marine Education Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Galeta Island Marine Education Center during your trip to Colon. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Hike
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
6-Hour Culture and Nature Tour in Embera Tribe - All Included
Gatun Hotel Deals
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
The whole atmosphere and jungle setting Was incredible. It’s like stepping back in time like Jurassic park. The wild life amazing and incredible views. The only downside about the whole stay was in room 415 and the air-conditioner was not working Properly so I had very little Sleep. They staff looked ...
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
The breakfast was fresh, but no too many variety options.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
Dated
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Very limited - only had 1 bath towel and no hand towel or wash cloth? Not real clean and a few bugs. Staff did not speak English so that was a challenge. Location did make it easy to walk to stuff. Ok for price
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
New Washington Hotel
It looks pretty from the outside but it’s all superficial. The rooms are typical basic Latam rooms. There were only two outlets in the room and none near the beds.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Hotel Sotelo
Other neighbourhoods around Gatun
Cristobal
Travelers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.
Barrio Sur
If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio Norte
While visiting Barrio Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Monument to Christopher Columbus and Limon Bay.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
